Dr. Cobb’s research interests are focused on the etiology, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of lower extremity injury. Specifically, Dr. Cobb is interested in investigation of the pathoetiological factors and abnormal gait mechanics associated with the precipitating traumas (e.g. chronic ankle instability and ankle fracture) that lead to the development and progression of posttraumatic ankle and foot osteoarthritis. Dr. Cobb’s ongoing studies include the investigation of: the effect of footwear on multi-segment foot and lower extremity gait mechanics; and the effect of footwear on multi-segment foot and lower extremity gait mechanics in patients with chronic ankle instability.